Houston Community News >> Houston Chinese Christians Call for Disaster Relief Drive
5/17/2008 Houston-- A devastating
earthquake registered magnitude 7.9 rattled Si Chuan, China, on
5/12/2008. As many as 50 thousand people may have died; with many more
were injured and lost their homes and all possessions. Representatives
from Houston Chinese Church Ministers Fellowship (HCCMF), Light and Salt
Association, Christian Communication Inc.(CCIUSA), and Harold Crusade
Houston Division gathered to hold an emergency meeting at Tallowood
Baptist Church on 10:00 am, 5/15/2008, to discuss the relief effort to
raise fund for earthquake victims. Vice-chairman of HCCMF, Rev. Jason
Lee called the meeting on behalf of chairman Rev. Albany Lee (out of
town). Representatives unanimously approved the formation of “Houston
Area China Earthquake Relief Committee” in the meeting. Three pastor
delegates and one representative from each of the above mentioned
organizations formed the committee. The committee will handle the
details of fund raising and distribution. In addition, Light and Salt
association was appointed to handle the administrative works and
bookkeeping.
The committee is asking for your earnest prayers to support the disaster victims and their loved ones, as well as your generous financial contributions. The committee will be completely run by volunteers; therefore all donations will go directly to the disaster relief.
It was also approved that the committee can forward your donations designated for Myanmar cyclone relief to proper organizations.
Your tax-deductable contribution can be donated through:
Light and Salt Association
9800 Town Park Dr, Suite 258B, Houston, TX 77036
Phone: (713-988-4724)
Your love and care to the victims is deeply appreciated! May God bless you!
Light and Salt Association is a 501(C) non-profit organization, and will provide you the tax receipt.
The committee is asking for your earnest prayers to support the disaster victims and their loved ones, as well as your generous financial contributions. The committee will be completely run by volunteers; therefore all donations will go directly to the disaster relief.
It was also approved that the committee can forward your donations designated for Myanmar cyclone relief to proper organizations.
Your tax-deductable contribution can be donated through:
Light and Salt Association
9800 Town Park Dr, Suite 258B, Houston, TX 77036
Phone: (713-988-4724)
Your love and care to the victims is deeply appreciated! May God bless you!
Light and Salt Association is a 501(C) non-profit organization, and will provide you the tax receipt.